Starting Rate: $24.50/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

The Shared Living Coordinator will coordinate, provide and supervise high quality supports to the individuals and providers served by Shared Living program.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. 

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.   

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive. 

• Implementation of all aspects of the program.
• To act as program liaison to local DDS Area Office, Survey & Certification, and other Department personnel as delineated by Program Director.
• Act as liaison with other agencies involved in providing services to the people we support such as day programs.
• Ensure that the program meets and complies with all applicable DDS/Medicaid regulations: overseeing compliance of providers with mandated trainings.
• All responsibilities as identified in DDS regulations re "placement services” Process participant referrals and aspects of the coordination of the admission process.
• Collaborate with the Development Coordinator and participate in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of shared living families.
• Interview families and facilitate the matching and transition of individuals into homes.
• Develop positive relationships with individuals, families and monitor/assess placements minimally on a monthly basis.
• Train staff and families in all facets of their responsibilities.

• BS/BA in related field with 4 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and able to use good judgment.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we support.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.  Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport consumers. 

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.